Japan

Tsuzumi gate at Kanazawa station

Kanazawa, Honshu, Japan

Madeleine Morrow

Culture, Crafts and Cuisine in Western Japan My first impression of Kanazawa was monumental. Outside the central station, where most ...

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya

Madeleine Morrow

Japan’s fourth city Nagoya is a city that flies beneath the radar. As Japan’s fourth-largest city, it attracts over ten ...

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama – Kyoto

Madeleine Morrow

A sanctuary in the city Kyoto is perennially popular, both for its exquisite temples and exemplary food. While still a ...

Hotel Chinzanso from the garden in the late afternoon

Hotel Chinzanso, Tokyo

Madeleine Morrow

Garden oasis in the midst of the city Strolling around a hillside forest with a waterfall and pond, a red ...

Tokyo Bento Box

Eating Tokyo – Part One

Madeleine Morrow

Tokyo boasts more Michelin stars than any city on the planet – a total of 263 were awarded in 2023. For foodies seeking the best eating experience while visiting the city, this can lead to stress overload. Trying to select three exquisite meals a day, multiplied by the number of travel days, leaves many difficult decisions about which restaurants to book. Many of us would struggle to keep up such a schedule of fine dining, and in any case, Tokyo has many sights to see aside from what is on a plate.  In Tokyo, you can avoid a state of FOMO breakdown and wallet collapse as the city has excellent food at all price points.  Often, bargains are to be found underground, where you will discover a lively eating scene with some delicious dishes.

Tokyo Asakusa Senso-ji temple

How to Plan an Itinerary for Japan

Madeleine Morrow

All you need to know for the Perfect 16-day Itinerary in Japan Transport in Japan A first trip to Japan ...

Shoes made by Tokyo Kimono Shoes

Tokyo Kimono Shoes

Madeleine Morrow

Shoes with Japanese soul The older I get, the less I buy to take home from my travels. I prefer ...

Dhawa Yura Kyoto entrance display

Dhawa Yura Kyoto Afternoon Tea

Madeleine Morrow

A Japanese-style afternoon tea that is full of seasonal delicacies Before I travelled to Kyoto, I associated tea in that ...

Tokyo tuna donbori at Seagen in Tsukiji outer market

Eating Tokyo – Part Three

Madeleine Morrow

Market days in Tokyo Tokyo is known for its street food so on a recent visit to this fascinating city, ...

Tokyo skyline at night

Eating Tokyo – Part Two

Madeleine Morrow

Food and fun on the menu in Tokyo When I think of food and fun in Tokyo I smile while ...